The Leadership Coach's Blog
This leadership coach's blog, looks at the public perception of Ed Miliband.
Leadership Coaching - David?
It's lunchtime at Derby station. There's a queue at the Upper Crust sandwich counter. At the head of queue is Ed Miliband. As he places his order for ham and cheese baguettes and apples, the server, a man in his late fifties, speaks to the Labour leader.
'It's David isn't it?', he enquries as he wraps the baguettes. Ed is charming. 'No it's Ed. Don't worry. My mother still confuses us'.
So people think that the potential next Prime Minister is his brother! And why not? They look similar. And the general perception, is that David has the greater presence and authority.
Sure it's early days for Ed as he integrates himself into the nations psyche. But public identification is critical. And if people don't yet know who Ed is, then he needs to clarify a few things.
He can't be seen as just another politician. People have had just about enough of that. They need something different. Something new.
Ed has to step out of the shadows of the Labour Party and the unions who support him. And rise above politics. He somehow has to create a vision of the future of Britain. And a strategy as to how we will fashion that future.
A vision that is uplifting and inspirational. That takes us out of the gloom of failing currencies and decling industries. A vision that is a picture of a new time. Of who and what Britain can become. A vision that we can believe in and subscribe to.
In other words, Ed Miliband has to become a visionary leader. He should surround himself with the most imaginative thinkers available. And with them, create a picture of Britain in ten years time. A Britain where the best of the nations strengths, qualities and talents is utilised.
The times call for daring and imahination.If Ed does has these qualities, then people won't be mistaking him for David. They will feel and know him to be the man leading the nation to the promised land of the future.
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